Single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield



FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a single strand suture with barb in accordance with the invention, showing the single strand suture with barb in a first condition of use wherein the strand is shown in a coated condition;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged, partial side elevation of a portion of the single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield taken from FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial perspective view of top-most portion of the single strand bi-directional suture with coating shield as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a cross-section view thereof, showing the single strand suture with barb taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 5 is another cross-section view thereof, showing the single strand suture with barb in a second condition of use wherein the strand is in a non-coated condition.

The single strand suture with barb is shown with a symbolic break in its length, i.e., FIG. 1. The appearance of any portion of the article between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

The single strand suture with barb contains a repeating pattern of barbs, wherein the pattern of barbs repeats along the length of the suture filaments forming a single-stranded suture. Before and during use, the single-stranded suture contains coating. Once the single strand suture with barb is installed, the coating on the strand dissolves. 

CLAIM The ornamental design for a double-shield, bi-directional-barb, single strand suture, as shown and described. 